Education & Community
Experience opera – a genre that brings all the arts together for a magical experience: music, drama, dance, art, and more.
Opera Philadelphia offers engaging education and community-building programs that expand participants’ perspectives on the arts and the world of opera.
Grades 9-12 Backstage Pass RAISE THE CURTAIN ON YOUR FUTURE
Backstage Pass is your entry to the exciting entertainment industry. Created for high school students, Backstage Pass introduces students to varied careers backstage in theater, film, and concerts.
Grades 5-12 Dress Rehearsal Program Plan a field trip to the opera
This free program for 5th through 12th grades includes student and teacher resources, creating a space for students to engage with this art form and participate in meaningful conversations.
Grade 4 Residency Program SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH OPERA
Collaborate with our Teaching Artists to explore the genre of opera over 20 weeks. Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices, students explore the various aspects of this art form and work together to create a student-guided opera.
GRADES K-8 Opera on the Spot OPERA, À LA CARTE STYLE!
Bringing the magic of music to you! These one-time offerings peak into opera and expose youth to the creative possibilities.
Continuing Education Reflection & Re-Vision A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE OPERA WORLD
A complement to the productions, this FREE series looks deeper into the opera genre by exploring its musical and theatrical elements as well as cultural, social, and historical perspectives.
Community Events Calendar
Explore events in partnership with Opera Philadelphia's Community Initiatives department.